Technology Leadership That Delivers Results

Fractional CTO services, architecture advisory, and hands-on technical leadership for UK businesses that need senior expertise without the full-time commitment.

15+
Years Experience
16+
Clients Served
45+
Microservices Architected
UK
Based & Available

Our Core Services

Strategic Technology Leadership

Strategic Technology Leadership

Close the technology leadership gap in your UK business without the cost of a full-time executive hire. Whether you need a CTO, Head of Technology, Technical Director, or Engineering Manager - get experienced strategic guidance that aligns technology with business objectives and drives delivery.

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Project Delivery & Rescue

Project Delivery & Rescue

Critical project stuck? Need senior oversight for a complex build? Get technical leadership for projects that require architectural depth, AI-augmented practices, and experienced decision-making

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More Ways We Can Help

Technical Due Diligence

Technical Due Diligence

Get objective technical assessment for acquisition, investment, or partnership decisions. I evaluate architecture quality, technical debt, team capability, and delivery risk, providing the validation you need to make confident decisions.

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Legacy Modernisation

Legacy Modernisation

De-risk your modernisation with expert planning, architectural leadership, and ongoing governance. I assess your ecosystem, design the migration strategy and provide oversight while your team executes

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Architecture Advisory

Architecture Advisory

De-risk critical architecture decisions with on-demand senior advice. Get peer-level technical depth for complex systems, AI adoption strategies, and architectural reviews, without hiring a full-time architect.

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AI-Augmented Development

AI-Augmented Development

Learn how to leverage AI effectively in your development process. Get proven AI-augmented practices for LLM integration and developer tooling, realistic guidance on when AI helps vs. hinders, and hands-on implementation support that fits your team's capability.

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Flexible Engagement Models

Team Augmentation

Embed directly with your team as an extension of your workforce, providing hands-on development and technical leadership.

Advisory Engagement

Strategic guidance and technical advisory services to help shape your technology decisions and roadmap.

Project-Based Engagement

Defined scope engagements with clear deliverables, timelines, and outcomes for specific initiatives.

What Our Clients Say

Working with Michael was an absolute pleasure. He was the border between the developers and the business and always managed to handle both sides' expectations and took the stress of the business on to himself to give the developers enough room to do amazing work. A great developer as well. Always a laugh, great personality, light hearted and I would definitely work with him again at a moment's notice.

Richard Gaskin
Richard Gaskin

Spa Space Inc

Michael doesn't just tackle challenges; he approaches them with a no-nonsense attitude, cutting through complexities with a level of precision that's truly impressive. His ability to break down intricate problems and come up with elegant solutions is not only commendable but also a testament to his exceptional problem-solving skills.

Chad Priest
Chad Priest

Spa Space Inc

Michael's knowledge is vast. I worked with him for a short period of time and found his inputs on front-end, UI, and UX insightful. He quickly became a part of the management team and took ownership of the functionalities related to the product. He challenged the UX of the product, which led to revamping it and improving its overall performance.

Lavina Chhabra
Lavina Chhabra

Spa Space Inc

Common Questions About Our Services

Do you only work with companies in these specific industries?

No - these are industries where we have deep, proven expertise. We work across many sectors and can bring our technical leadership skills to any domain. If your industry isn't listed, we'd love to discuss your specific challenges.

What's the difference between Strategic Technology Leadership and hiring a Fractional CTO?

Fractional CTO is one specific shape of Strategic Technology Leadership - it's the right choice when you specifically need C-level strategic direction and executive presence. But many businesses need technology leadership that doesn't fit neatly into a CTO role. You might need VP of Engineering-level focus on delivery excellence, Head of Technology hands-on guidance, or Technical Director architectural depth. Strategic Technology Leadership provides access to the full spectrum, and the engagement shapes itself to what you actually need.

What is project delivery and rescue, and when do I need it?

Project delivery and rescue provides senior technical leadership to guide your team through complex builds or recover failing projects. You need it when projects are behind schedule or over budget, your team lacks senior architectural guidance, AI-generated code has created production issues, or you're starting a complex build that needs experienced leadership. This service combines technical leadership with architectural oversight, ensuring your team has the guidance they need to get projects back on track or start on solid foundations.

What typically drives the need for legacy modernisation?

Two factors usually force the decision. First, accumulated technical debt: years of quick fixes make the system expensive to change. Second, end-of-life dependencies: vendors drop support for frameworks or platforms. Often both combine.

What is technical due diligence and when is it needed?

Technical due diligence is an independent assessment of a technology platform, codebase, or technical team, typically performed before investment, acquisition, or major partnership decisions. You need it when evaluating a potential acquisition target, assessing technical risk before investment, validating vendor claims, or planning technology transitions. It provides objective analysis of technical quality, scalability, security, and risk to inform business decisions.

What is a fractional CTO and how is it different from hiring a full-time CTO?

A fractional CTO provides executive-level technology leadership on a part-time basis, typically 1-3 days per week. You get the strategic guidance, architectural oversight, and leadership experience of a senior CTO without the commitment and cost of a full-time hire. This model is ideal for growth-stage businesses that need CTO-level expertise but don't yet require or can't afford a permanent executive.

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